Antitrust News Feed
Latest antitrust and competition law updates from global authorities
New Zealand competition authority
New Zealand's Commerce Commission Approves Contact Energy's Acquisition of Manawa Energy
May 6, 2025
The Commerce Commission of New Zealand has approved Contact Energy's acquisition of Manawa Energy, concluding that the merger will not significantly reduce competition in the electricity market.
German Bundeskartellamt
Sennheiser and Sonova Fined for Price Fixing in Audio Products
May 6, 2025
The German competition authority has fined Sennheiser and Sonova nearly 6 million euros for engaging in vertical price fixing practices in the audio products market.
Australian competition authority
ACCC Moves to Authorize Transition from Cheques in Australia
May 6, 2025
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed to authorize the Australian Payments Network Limited to facilitate the wind down of the cheques system in Australia, aiming for complete cessation by 2029.
Greek competition authority
Greek Competition Authority Launches Investigation into Ferry Industry
May 6, 2025
The Greek Competition Authority has initiated a sector inquiry into the ferry industry, focusing on pricing trends and competition dynamics critical to the Greek economy and social cohesion.
Hungarian competition authority
Coca-Cola to Revise Green Marketing Claims Following European Consumer Protection Initiative
May 6, 2025
The Hungarian competition authority has announced that Coca-Cola will change its misleading green marketing messages as part of a collaborative effort with European consumer protection agencies.
US Department of Justice
US Authorities Investigate Anticompetitive Practices in Live Ticketing
May 6, 2025
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission are launching a public inquiry into unfair practices in the live concert and entertainment industry, inviting public comments to inform future regulations.
Competition Bureau Canada
Investigation Launched into BWX Technologies' Acquisition of Kinectrics
May 6, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada is investigating BWX Technologies' proposed acquisition of Kinectrics, focusing on potential impacts on competition in the nuclear medicine sector.
Italian Competition Authority
Italian Authority Closes Investigation into Enel Energia's Renewal Practices
May 6, 2025
The Italian competition authority has concluded its investigation into Enel Energia for potentially misleading communication regarding contract renewals, resulting in compensatory measures for affected customers.
Latvian competition authority
Latvian Authority Highlights Competition Risks from Local Pharmacy Merger
May 5, 2025
The Latvian competition authority has raised concerns over a recent pharmacy acquisition that temporarily eliminated competition in the local retail drug market in Mālpils.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Competition Authority Updates on Narva Soojusvõrk's Heat Purchase Tender
May 5, 2025
The Estonian competition authority has announced updates regarding the conditions of the heat purchase tender by AS Narva Soojusvõrk, inviting stakeholders to provide feedback.
Competition Bureau Canada
Competition Bureau Secures Second Court Order in Quebec Real Estate Investigation
May 5, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has obtained a second court order to further investigate potential anti-competitive practices in the Quebec real estate services market, focusing on data sharing restrictions by the Quebec Professional Association for Real Estate Brokers.
Australian competition authority
Hungry Jack’s Fined for Button Battery Safety Breach
May 5, 2025
Hungry Jack’s has been penalized $150,240 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for failing to comply with safety standards regarding button batteries in children's toys.
Polish UOKiK
Polish Competition Authority Investigates Radaway for Price Fixing
May 5, 2025
The Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against Radaway for allegedly fixing bathroom equipment prices for nearly a decade, potentially harming consumers.
Estonian competition authority
Estonian Energy Market Overview for March 2025
May 4, 2025
The Estonian competition authority has released an overview of energy market prices for March 2025, highlighting significant differences in electricity and gas prices across the Baltic region.
Competition Bureau Canada
Canada’s Wonderland Faces Legal Action for Misleading Pricing Practices
May 4, 2025
The Competition Bureau of Canada has filed a lawsuit against Canada’s Wonderland for allegedly advertising misleading ticket prices that exclude mandatory fees, a practice known as drip pricing.
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